Shipping Snacks from Newark to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is essential to use proper packaging to protect against moisture and contamination, and to ensure that the cargo is secured to avoid shifting during transport.

Documentation required includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of compliance with food safety regulations. Since both Newark and Charleston are within the United States, there are generally no customs duties, but adherence to FDA regulations is necessary.

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Yes, we provide consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

We offer in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.